England Women bounced back strongly in the second T20I of the India Women Tour of England 2026, defeating India Women by 26 runs at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol. The victory helped England level the three-match series at 1-1 and set up an exciting decider.
After being asked to bat, England Women posted a competitive total of 168/5 in their 20 overs. The innings gained momentum in the closing stages thanks to a brilliant unbeaten cameo from Freya Kemp, whose aggressive batting lifted England to a challenging score. Her late-innings acceleration proved to be a turning point in the match.
Chasing 169 for victory, India Women started positively and looked well placed during the first half of the innings. However, England’s bowlers tightened their grip in the middle overs and picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals. Despite some resistance from the Indian batting lineup, the visitors were restricted to 142/9 in 20 overs.
Freya Kemp delivered an outstanding all-round performance, making valuable contributions with both bat and ball. England’s disciplined bowling attack ensured India never gained full control of the chase, helping the hosts secure a comfortable victory.
With the series now tied at 1-1, both teams will head into the final T20I looking to claim the series win. Fans can expect another thrilling contest between two of the strongest teams in women’s cricket.
Match Summary
England Women: 168/5 (20 Overs)
India Women: 142/9 (20 Overs)
Result: England Women won by 26 runs
Player of the Match: Freya Kemp
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Series: India Women Tour of England 2026
England Women
Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
India Women
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma
